slides: Who’s Giving The Grads Advice This Year?

Commencement season has kicked off for 2013, with New England Tech traditionally leading the pack with its May 5 ceremonies. In the weekends to come, Rhode Island will be full of grads of all levels, in caps and gowns of all colors, from North Smithfield to Newport. And with these festivals of educational pomp and circumstance, arrive famous speakers and those receiving honorary degrees. So just who is getting capped and gowned on Rhode Island campuses this season? Here's the guide.